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05/1 Invisible
For singer Ginny Owens, who’s blind, feeling invisible is an emotion she has experienced before. Maybe you’ve wondered how you can reach out to people with disabilities? Today on Making Your Life Count, Ginny shares some insight from her own life journey. 05/2 Fear
Do you have certain fears in your life? We all do sometimes, but John Morgan has learned that love is a great way to combat fear. Today on Making Your Life Count, John gives us his perspective on that. 05/3 Powerful Prayer
You know, prayer really is powerful and effective. And Debi Winderweedle knows how important prayer can be. Today on Making Your Life Count, listen as Debi talks about prayer. 05/4 National Day of Prayer
Coming together as a nation in prayer is so very important. Kay Horner reminds us that today is the National Day of Prayer. She also shares with us some key insights regarding prayer on Making your Life Count. 05/5 Continual Prayer
Just what does Paul mean when he tells believers to “pray without ceasing?” Today on Making Your Life Count, Dr. Deb Waterbury talks about living life in a constant “attitude” of prayer. 05/8 Amazing Prayer
Christine Duffley has seen God do amazing things through prayer. When she adopted her nephew Christopher, who is blind and autistic, she knew she’d face challenges. And Christine says prayer has been her lifeline… She gives an example on today's Making Your Life Count. 05/9 Answer to Prayer
What can parents do when their adult child makes poor choices? Well Chad Mattson’s parents prayed… and after three years, the Lord answered in surprising ways. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Chad shares his story with us. 05/10 Distant
Do you ever feel distant from God? Well Shannon Popkin can relate. Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon shares the Biblical story of Leah and how she struggled with that very thing. 05/11 Sharing in Story
People love to listen to well-told stories… and oftentimes, the best stories are true stories. Mark Snowden wants to be able to tell an appropriate Bible story whenever he has the opportunity. He discusses that today on Making Your Life Count. 05/12 Faith Growth
When Molly Reed first learned she was going to become a mother, she felt scared, but as she surrendered herself to trusting God, her faith in Him grew deeper. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Molly discusses what changed for her. 05/15 God’s Best for You
You know, sometimes our own plans can get in the way of discovering God’s best plan and direction for our lives. Jeremy Story seemed to be living “the good life”, but then he learned that God had even better things in mind for him. He talks about that today on Making Your Life Count. 05/16 Comfort Zone
Many-times, stepping outside of your “comfort zone” opens the door to great opportunities to shine your Light for Christ. On today's Making Your Life Count, Chris Cowell shares one such experience. 05/17 God’s Love
Rosa Marti and her husband are very passionate about loving and caring for kids in their local community. Today on Making Your Life Count, Rosa shares the story of one young man, and the drastic difference that showing God’s unconditional love made in his life! 05/18 Faith Platform
So ...just what does basketball have to do with God? on today's Making Your Life Count, Chrys Howard, of the Duck Dynasty clan, relates faith and basketball in a unique way. 05/19 Busy Burdens
It’s easy to feel “burned out” in the busyness of life sometimes, isn’t it? Well today on Making Your Life Count, Tanika Fitzgerald shares how taking time to daily meditate on God’s Word has lessened the burden of busyness. 05/22 God’s Presence
When Rebecca Cooper lost her husband Charles, she had a hard time coping with life alone. But ultimately she realized God was there for her. Today on Making Your Life Count, Rebecca shares what she’s learned. 05/23 Faith and Films
Film-maker Rik Swartzwelder has seen God work in people’s lives many times on set. And during the filming of a recent movie, Rik saw God work in one man’s life in a powerful way. Listen as Rik explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 05/24 Ready and Available
You just never know when or where God might give you an opportunity to share Him with someone. On today's Making Your Life Count, Nancy Wilson tells how God led her to speak with a man at a gas station. 05/25 Connection and Love
You know, it’s not always convenient, or even easy, but showing hospitality is a great way to care for people and to share God’s Love with them. And Shauna Niequist says everything doesn't always have to be perfect when you’re hosting a meal. It’s your attitude that really counts. Listen as Shauna explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 05/26 Connection
Connecting in relationship with people in your community. Just what does that mean? Today on the Making Your Life Count, Pastor Paul David Tripp speaks from personal experience. 05/29 Prayer Example
Most of us are familiar with the Lord's prayer. But how can Jesus’ example of prayer help you better understand prayer in your own life? Listen as Champ Thornton discusses this from a simple perspective today on Making Your Life Count. 05/30 Answered Prayer
After years of praying, God finally answered singer Brandon Heath… by bringing a wife into the picture. On today's Making Your Life Count, Brandon shares how God answered his prayers. 05/31 Facing the Darkness
Remember the ebola crisis in Liberia a few years ago? Well, God has done and continues to do amazing things, even in spite of that tragedy. Today on Making Your Life Count, movie producer Arthur Rasco describes how telling a missionary doctor’s miraculous story on film continues to change people's lives. |
05/1 Faith Living
You know, we all need encouragement from time to time. And when it comes to living out your everyday faith, it is especially important. On today’s Making Your Life Count, listen as Molly Reed gives some insight into how you can get started. 05/2 Brokenness
You know, God can use our brokenness for His glory. Today on Making Your Life Count, Sharon Jaynes explains how she came to realize God’s plan for her life. 05/3 Online Light
In our eagerness to defend our faith in Christ, we can find ourselves becoming upset with people instead of loving them. Matt Jackson found himself in that position when he got into a discussion on Facebook. 05/4 Comedic Learning
Comedian Chonda Pierce makes people laugh for a living… but she also shares some deep lessons learned in life following some crushing losses. Today on Making Your Life Count, Chonda shares her experience. 05/5 Who’s in Control
Have you ever found yourself knowing that God is in control, but then living as if you are? Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon Popkin shares what she’s learned from her own struggle. 05/8 Caring Difference
Caring for people… it’s an easy thing to say… but just what does it mean? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Dallas Anderson explains what he’s learned. 05/9 Unexpected Influence
Have you ever wondered how to Make Your Life Count? Well, as Nick Hall has discovered, when you look to God for direction, He can work in some pretty unexpected ways. Listen as Nick shares his story. 05/10 Community
It’s true… community really is so important in maintaining your spiritual life. And Bianca Olthoff knows how vital this really is. She talks about that today on Making Your Life Count. 05/11 Concerted Prayer
The Bible says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jan Schuler has an amazing story of how “concerted” prayer had a powerful outcome. 05/12 Closer to God
For Alan Nagel, cultivating his relationship with the Holy Spirit has made all the difference in his life. Today on Making Your Life Count, Alan describes this growing relationship with the Lord. 05/15 Freedom and Joy
By the freedom you have through Christ, you can have true joy! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Darla France gives her personal insight. 05/16 Forgiveness
You know, offering forgiveness can be a hard pill to swallow sometimes. And for Charisa Gaither, she has had her share of disappointments. On today's Making Your Life Count, Charisa says she's been able to use her past experiences to help people. 05/17 Reaching Neighbors
Reaching out and building relationships takes effort. But it’s worth it! Mission America Coalition Chair and CEO, Paul Cedar, tells why on today’s Making Your Life Count. 5/18 Life-Change
Hearing a story from the Bible can be life changing. Author Sally Lloyd Jones is our guest today on Making Your Life Count. 05/19 Unknown Fear Isn’t it interesting how God can grab your attention …right when you least expect it?! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Dave Short tells of the time he realized his need for God. 05/22 Consistent Prayer
Prayer … anytime, anywhere and for anything God can work through it. And maintaining that conversation with God is important. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Adam Stadtmiller talks about That. 05/23 Grace
We all do things we’re not proud of sometimes, but God’s grace is a refreshing reminder that He cares for us, no matter what. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Devi Titus gives her thoughts. 05/24 Neighbors
Neighbors… We all have them! And they are the topic on today’s Making Your Life Count with Steve Douglass. 05/25 Healing Conversations
Nathan Tasker has been though many ups and downs in his life. For Nathan, the loss of his young twins has led to healing conversations with people. And sharing his story has played a vital role. Listen as he explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 05/26 Neighborhood Prayer
When Debbie Barron and a friend decided to pray for their neighbors, they began to see God work in some wonderful ways. On today's Making Your Life Count, Debbie describes how prayer makes a lasting difference. 05/29 Love and Marriage
Marriage. There is no promise that it will be easy. And oftentimes, our past experiences can influence our expectations in relationships. Today on Making Your Life Count, Matt Chandler shares his own personal experience. 05/30 Eternal Investments
Do you make it a point to pray for your neighbors and care for those in need? By taking planned actions like these, you can be used by God to point people to Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dick Eastman explains. . 05/31 God’s Grace
For Lee Strobel, A near death experience really changed his perspective on God’s grace. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lee shares what he’s learned. . |